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The Role of the Chemical Sciences in Finding Alternatives to Critical Resources A Workshop Summary (2012) / Chapter Skim
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7 General Observations
Pages 45-46

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... (Eggert) • Issues that need to be considered in establishing • The chemical sciences have an important influence on critical materials policies include trade restrictions, the critical materials through research and development extended times needed to develop new technologies, involving substitution, improvements in extraction costs, and environmental impacts.
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